the youth
noun
: the young people
The show sends a strong message to the youth of America.
The city's youth need strong role models.
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And there’s something in the youth story that speaks directly to now.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
At the age of 10, the athlete from São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, joined the youth academy of the prestigious Brazilian club, Flamengo.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Sure, the youth of the cornerback room could emerge as an issue.
—Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department, said in an email Monday that the youth was pronounced dead Saturday afternoon after he was removed from life support.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
At the age of 10, the athlete from São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, joined the youth academy of the prestigious Brazilian club, Flamengo.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Sure, the youth of the cornerback room could emerge as an issue.
—Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department, said in an email Monday that the youth was pronounced dead Saturday afternoon after he was removed from life support.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the youth
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“The youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20youth. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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